Obesity rates declined in 31 states and three territories, increased in four states, and remained stable in the rest from 2010 to 2014 among 2- to 4-year-olds enrolled in WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children). Rates exceeded 15 percent in 18 states and ranged from a low of 8.2 percent in Utah and a high of 20.0 percent in Virginia to in 2014. View WIC participant obesity rates

The 2016 CDC Early Care and Education State Indicator Report tracks state policies that aim to prevent obesity in child care settings. The report examines 15 measures, including assessing each state's licensing regulations for high-impact obesity prevention standards. From 2011-2014, 25 states made licensing updates and all included obesity prevention. Mississippi leads the nation, meeting 15 of 47 high-impact obesity prevention standards. Explore the 15 state indicators

Adult obesity rates decreased in four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York, Ohio), increased in two (Kansas, Kentucky) and remained stable in the rest, between 2014 and 2015. Yet adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in four states, 30 percent in 25 states and are above 20 percent in all states. Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate at 36.2 percent and Colorado has the lowest at 20.2 percent. View all state obesity data

This year's State of Obesity report is an urgent call to action for government, industry, healthcare, foundations, schools, child care and families around the country to redouble efforts to provide a brighter, healthier future for our children. Together we can build an inclusive Culture of Health in this country and ensure that all children and families live healthy lives. Read the full letter

After increasing steadily for decades, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off, but it is still alarmingly high compared with to a generation ago. This section highlights several federal government data sources that track obesity rates among children and teens. It also summarizes policies and programs that aim to help children achieve a healthy weight during early childhood. Read more about childhood obesity

According to the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), 13.9 percent of high school students were obese, and an additional 16.0 percent were overweight. State obesity rates among high school students ranged from a low of 10.3 percent in Montana to a high of 18.9 percent in Mississippi, with a median of 13.3 percent. All high school obesity rates